The Bolton Strid Is A Breathtakingly Beautiful Stream That Swallows People

This stream is called the Bolton Strid. It's located in the English countryside and looks like the stuff fairy tales are made of, but underneath the surface, it holds a deadly secret. Flickr / James Whitesmith Though it is narrow, it is massively powerful. The Strid, as it's commonly known, is a section of the large River Wharfe, and when the river is forced through the small space, it gains incredible speed. Much of the river is sent down into chasms and tunnels beneath the ground. The Strid is only about six feet across, but the strong undercurrents and deep...

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